Following India's 302-run win against Sri Lanka in the 33rd match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Shreyas Iyer clinched the 'Fielder of the Match' award. While announcing the winner, 'Men in Blue' fielding coach T Dilip said that the team's performance on the field against Sri Lanka was nothing short of extraordinary. Dilip called Ravindra Jadeja the 'silent sniper' since he is not the loudest on the field but when it comes to throwing, and catching, he is just out there.
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Team India invited Sachin Tendulkar to announce the name of the winner. It was Shreyas Iyer who earned the prestigious medal following the World Cup match against Sri Lanka.
Shreyas Iyer was named India's 'best fielder' for Sri Lanka match© Instagram
In India's previous game against New Zealand, KL Rahul received the 'Fielder of the Match' medal.
Coming to the match, India put 357 runs on the scoreboard after batting first. Shubman Gill (92 runs from 92 balls) and Virat Kohli (88 runs from 94 balls) played made a 189-run partnership. Shreyas Iyer led the middle order and played an 82-run knock.
In the second inning, Jasprit Bumrah picked up a wicket on the first ball while defending the target.
Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul helped India to dismiss Sri Lanka at 55 runs. Siraj took bagged three wickets in the game. Meanwhile, Jadeja and Bumrah took one wicket each in their respective spells.
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After continuing their seven-match unbeaten streak, India stands in the top place of the points table.
The 'Men in Blue' will take on South Africa in their upcoming match at Eden Garden in Kolkata on Sunday.
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